Foreclosure rate steadily increasing in Fort McMurray
‘There’s a lot of homeowners that are very much underwater’ as house prices drop Fort McMurray saw about eight times more foreclosures on homes in 2019 than in 2015, new numbers from the province show. In the 2015-16 fiscal year, there were 26 foreclosure statements of claim in Alberta’s oilsands capital; in 2018-19, there were […]
First Nation issues eviction notice to Coastal GasLink contractors
Hereditary chiefs said staff and contractors were expected to leave the territory immediately A hereditary chief with the Wet’suwet’en Nation said a work site for the Coastal GasLink pipeline near Houston, B.C., has been vacated following the issuing of an eviction notice. “We’ve tried the avenues available,” said Na’Moks, who also goes by John Ridsdale. […]
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance: Avoid obstacles to long-term-care claims
Buying long-term-care insurance is usually a smart way to protect your finances and your family from the potentially massive cost of care. But after paying premiums for years, you don’t want the insurance company to hassle you — or your children — when you submit a claim. In many cases, 20 years or more have […]
New retirement-savings law likely to help 401(k) plans, but not IRAs. Here’s why.
A hefty piece of federal legislation passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump in December has been hailed as one of the most far-reaching retirement savings reforms in at least a decade — a package that will broaden the reach of workplace 401(k) plans. While the legislation makes several important tweaks to […]
A new decade is a great time to think about your savings and retirement plan
So it’s 2020, and maybe you didn’t save enough over the past decade — or do the wisest things with what you did save. Don’t worry, you have lots of company. But it’s never too late to start saving, and it’s never, ever too early. Since it’s a brand-new decade, it’s the perfect time to […]
4 Money-Saving Tricks That Actually Work
Saving money isn’t always fun or easy — but it’s a necessary thing to do if you want to get your financial house in order. We all need near-term savings for emergency expenses, and we all need a solid amount of retirement savings to pay our bills in the future. If you’ve been known to neglect your […]
Acer is showing off a 55-inch 4K OLED gaming monitor
It’s the first 55-inch NVIDIA BFG monitor. We all know someone who bought a big TV to use as a PC monitor, refresh rates be damned. Thankfully, Acer is joining the not-so select group of companies producing enormous displays that are actually suitable for PC gaming. The company’s Predator division is announcing the CG552K, a 55-inch, 4K OLED display […]
Oral-B thinks its AI toothbrush can clean your teeth better than you can
Just add AI. Oral-B, a giant of the tooth-brushing industry, has been making electric toothbrushes for years, incorporating consumer tech trends like smartphone apps and Bluetooth. Every few years, the company takes advantage of the scrum of CES to announce its latest power toothbrush, and 2020 is no exception: Oral-B just announced the iO, a […]
Fisker’s Ocean electric SUV will start at $29,999 after tax credit
You’ll still have to wait until 2022 to drive it. After dribbling out details for months, Fisker is finally ready to say exactly how much its Ocean electric SUV will cost. The automaker has revealed that the Ocean will start at $37,499. Conveniently, that’s just under the $30,000 mark after you apply the $7,500 US […]
Olive Union Smart Ear hands-on: A stylish hearing device with tradeoffs
An affordable option for those with mild hearing loss. As wearable technology becomes the norm, there’s still one gadget that carries a stigma: the hearing aid. You can wear wireless earbuds and no one flinches, but for some, a behind-the-ear device can still seem awkward. Invisible hearing aids are an option, but they’re often pricey or less […]